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The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Holders of trade dollars. if there are
any now in this country besides Uncle
Sam himself, will take notice that but
two weeks are left of the time in which
the government will redeem them at par.
On and after September 4 they drop back
for commercial purposes TO their former
eighty-five-cent level. The total coinage
of trade dollars was $685. 1924, The
Director of the Mint, in his report for
1886, estimates that S0,500,000 of these
coins were exported or taken out of the
country by. returning Chinese, about
half a million renelted by the United
States mints, and a little over $4,000, 900
re-imported. He estimates the number
of trade dollars in this country at a time
when the redemption act was still under
consideration in congress to be $685.
1872. The number actually presented for
redemption is surprisingly near this
estimate, being up to the present time
just 7,177 1913. A few may be still out.
standing, but their number must be in
considerable. and trade.dollar redemp'
ton may be regarded as substantially &C
complished.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The Commissioner of Patents has just
made a decision OF great importance to
patentees, to the effect that the working
on a claim must be specific and not so
general and indefinite as to embrace
future improvements. The commissioner
rule that a patentee must indicate his
special invention in order that other in.
ventors may not be declared by a pat.
ent with doubtful claims; such effect be.
ing to bar all future Improvements. This
week, for the first time in ten years a
patent was extended by special enact.
ment of Congress this power was former
ly vested in the commissioner of patents
was a matter of common occurrence, but,
now, such an undertaking is difficult to
accomplish, as congress is reluctant to
exercise its authority in this respect.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24
MONTANA CATTLE.

The first shipment Of Montana cattle
scast this year has demonstrated the fact
that Montana has furnished Chicago
with the best beef cattle that have been
received during the year 1887. There
was a great deal of interest awakened in
Chicago as to the probable quality of
Montana cattle after SO hard a winter,
and the fat condition of the first ship
ment has proven beyond a doubt that
the beef producing properties of the ma.
tive Montana grasses are at least won
derful. There is little doubt but that
the best and choicest range beef sold in
the east this year will be from Montana
The cattle shipped from Montana were
sold at a fraction under four cents.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Under a resolution of congress the Ma
tional Museum, last week, shipped to the
Minneapolis Industrial Exposition a
number of exhibits containing Esqui-
mauxa and Indian costumes and blankets
and many implements of savage warfare
and weapons used in the chase, to say
nothing of many things of a civilized
nature too numerous to mention, the
idea being to loan the Exposition enough
articles to give a sort of synopsis of the
of the contents of the Museum, such as
cannot be conveniently sent or duplicat-
ed; among the number Gen. Grants re-
lies and the Eastern Island image will
be photographed and the pictures sent
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Governor Leslie is busy at work on
his message to the extra session of the
Montana legislature. The governor will
point out the defects of tie bounty law,
and devise a remedy for these alleged
defects. He will deal similarly with the
revenue law. The commercial license
question will also be handled by him.
As far as the squirrel or bounty law is
concerned, there is every reason to be-
heve that the extra session statesmen
will leave it alone, or at least change it
somewhat. If any change at all in the
law takes place, the period for killing
will probably be limited to the first two
months of the squirrel season. We
trust that the governor will not overlook
the matter of caring for the insane,
which seems to be the most important
measure that can possibly be brought
before the notice of the special session.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The report of the July condition of our
crops is the most important of the year.
Only once in 1881, and perhaps n
should add in 1888, has it been as disap-
pointing as is the present report of the
Agricultural Department. Every crop,
but oats is decidedly below an average,
and corn, II most important crop, pro-
misses, in the region where the great bulk
of it is grown, to be one of the poorest
on recordin in proportion o the area, which
is now twice the acreage of 1878 and six
times that of 1860.
The corn crop last year, by no meant
a good one, was 1866, OOO, 900 bushels. and
of this COS, 900 900 was grown in the
seven states which stretch across from
Ohio, Kansas and Nebraska. This re-
gion is the granary of the continent and
1t has suffered for the last six weeks from
n drouth which, where it is NEST severe,
is the worst on record. Three of these
states, however, Iowa, Missouri and
Nebraska producing $4,000, 900 bushels
last year, are as well off as them, and
Ohio, with, $4,000, 900, is only a little
worse than in 1886. This leaves the
worst blow on Illinois and Indiana, with
1927 10000 bushels last year and from a
third to a half of the crop is this year
sacrificed. Adding the loss in Kansas
and the total shortage in these states cns
not be less than 200, 100000 bushels.
This may be made III by an Increased
acreage elsewhere. alone would stand
for 50,0OO,0O0 bushels, and by the ex.
cellent food crops of the south. Taken
as a whole, the average condition of the
country is just what it was a year ago, so
that it is not %imprudent to expect 1,700,-
100000 bushels, or last years crop, plus
the increased acreage.
The wheat crop, will not, probably. be
over 57 .OO0, 900 last year, the loss falling
in the central states. Butthis decrease,
as compared with previous years, is in
part due to decreased acreage. Wheat
has not been profitable of Lutte, and at
least 1000, 900 less acres are under this
grain than three years ago. when our
largest crop was grown smaller. Euro
pean crops are all larger, particularly in
France and England, and the demands
of both will be some 90, 0 900 bushels
less than last year, a deduction which
will fall OF the export of the Atlantic
coast chiefly.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

A statement prepared by the treasury
shows that the cost of silver bullion
bought by the department for the coin
age of silver dollars for the fiscal year
ending June 3Oth 1887, was ~S24,563,6l5
while the cost of the bullion delivered
on purchases was only about one humid
red dollars in excess of the above amount
and the number of silver dollars coined
was, 1926, 73l. The issue of standard
silver dollars for that week from the
mint amounted to $492, 213; for the same
period last year it was S555 .273.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

In the words of Holy Writ, although
that good Republican, forger Harry, has
not yet gone to glory, but the Albany
penitentiary instead, "his works do fol-
low him." for, during the past week 15O
horse claims allowed upon the recon,
mendation of that enterprlsing individu-
al, have been cancelled by the treasury
officials; all business that Harvey had
any connection with is being carefully
s%crutinized,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Among the recent promotions in the
interior department was that of a full
blooded Indian, appointed in 1881, from
a ~clerkship ofSl 900 to 81 200; he was ed
ucated at a mission school; he often acts
as interpreter, and is probably the only
one of his race holding such a lucrative
federal appointment.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The war department has relieved from
duty the army paymaster who allowed
a cowboy to rob him of 81 800 in Wyo.
ming Territory, last winter the suspension
to be effective until that is paid the gov
eminent. 1t is said that the ~paymaster
did not exercise due vigilance in pro.
tecting his charge, but, his bondsmen
will have to make good the loss il he
does not,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

1t is now generally conceded that the
Northern Pacific is to build to Pony and
Red Bluff. The region surrounding
Pony, and all the country tributary to
Bozeman and Virginia City are SO rich
and attractive that it is impossible to
keep railroads from them very much
longer. A railroad 10 Pony means an.
other to BoZeman.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

There seems to be no possibility of
Bozeman being disappointed in its
project of a railroad ssto Butte. This
week we publish from various territorial
papers news of the proposed road, which
we regard as authentic.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

We present Henry Watterson's re-
marks, this week, upon prohibition. Mr..
Watterson, is a democrat, staunch and
true he is a statesman and an editor
without a peer. He has never been ac-
cused of timc-serving or demagoguery,
consequently his criticisms upon a meas
ure that is trying to edge its way into
the democratic party are timely and
worthy fthe consideration of all think
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Senator Beck, the distinguished Ken
tuckian is now in Montana, visiting his
son, a ranchman on Goose creek, near
the Wyoming line. Senator Beck has
always showed marked interest in the
welfare of Montana and the CHRONICLE
extends him a cordial welcome to our
borders.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The Billings correspondent of the In
dependent gives publicity to the fact that
Dennis Ryan's interest in the Rocky
Fork road is solely for the purpose of
seeing the road rapidly completed to
Cooke City. This is a correct inference,
and a railroad from Cooke to Laurel is
one Of the sure things of the neal future,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24
Ths @oze,uau Ghrunit1s.
MoRS1NG, August "a, 1887.


The CHRONICLE is The official paper Of
Gallatin County-haring entered into a con-
ract to do all tie printing for arhich the
county is chargeable ; as meu as the official
paper for all legal advertisements required
10 be done for The succeeding tDo years IN
said county, of whdteper character. Every
publication or advertisement in any other
paper than The CHRONICLE shall, during Tho
trm of said contract, be null and roid for
any legal purpose.
OCTOBER 26TH. 1885.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Since 1867 this country has paid in
pensions 1886, 63l ,D9S. This is an aver
age of S4i,2s ,555 per year, or nearly as
much as the total annual exposes of the
Federal Government in 1860.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Referring to futile, Frank Hatton's
Chicago Mail says: Let's quit. Cleve
land has not been hurt and the repub.
lican party has not been helped by the
rabidIty of certain individuals, who felt
called upon to speak for everybo ly else.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Gen. Neal Dow says that the prohi,
bitionists will smash" the republican
party in 1892. Can't you begin earlier
and finish the smashing" business
sooner, Mr.. Dow, please
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTlCE FOH
Land Office at Bozeman. Month
August BIRD, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice ofhis intention
that said proof will be made before Register
and Receiver ut Bozeman. Montana, on 18th
day OF September, 1887, viz:
ALFRED q. MoCoMB,
Who made D L No. 248, for the NE n Sec
He names the following witnesses to prove
his reclamation OF said land, viz:
Virgil b. McComb. John NJ. Stewart, James
W. Brumfield, Gottlieb Stuckey, all OF boze-
GEO. W. MONROE, Register.
First publication Aug. 18th, 1887.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The county commissioners of Custer
have as yet failed to order a special
election to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Councilman Thompson.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The Mississippi river is lower than it
has been in twenty five years, and only
twice since the records were kept has it
had as little water.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Governor Ames, of Massachusetts,, says
that "a man who has wine on his table
is not held in high estimation by his
fellow.men." What do they want down
there, whiskey?
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The st. Louis Globe democrat, Repub-
LEANS says "the Republican party has no
love for the negro as a negro" No, but
how it does love him as a voter.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

John Clay, aged O. years, the only re-
naming son of the illustrious Henry
Clay, died near Lexington, KY, last
week.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

The governor will investigate the
charges preferred against Col. Reynolds
before commissioning him colonel of the
Montana militia.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24
DESCRIPTION.

A cross between the Diehl and Red Mediter.
ra7ean, having the stiff straw and compact
heads Of the former, with the be ard and pur-
pie FIGURING qualities of the latter. II IL re
markably hardy, having wlthstood the severe
winter of 1884 better than Fultx or Claws0n,
standing at least one third thicker on the
ground. Requires but two-thirdst the amount
OF seed per acre Of ordinary wheat.
was sent out in last seasons Free Seed Dis
~tribution Of the Rural New Yorker, and pre-
nounced by them the hardest n most
prolific wheat In cultivation, and the only
with many kinds. Was also widely c~irculat-
ei by us 10 1884, by mailing over l0,0OO SAM
pies to reliable farmer.
INTERNATIONAL SEED co.
ROCHESTER,, NEW YORK.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24
NOTICE TO

-
/ have an excellent variety of winter
wheat for sale at my farm at Spring Hill.
/ submit a copy of 4 circular / have from
the International Seed Co., from whom
the seed came, describing and giving its
merits: ARTHUR TRUEMAN.
We have thoroughly tested the 4 our made
from the Mediterranean Hybride Wheat and
with pleasure certify to its excellent quality,
We confidently believe II to be the best win
ter wheat for our farmers SOW.
j. g. Davis d Son, Jefferson Mills; Board
man., Sherman q TO-, Frankfort Mills: A.
bert BENNETT. Gleenwood Mills; Gerling
Brothers, Empire. Mills; Armstrong, Shaw 4
We have felt for some time the necessity OF
and believe the Mediterranean Hybrid Win.
ter Wheat has more points OF merit in itthan
any new introduction. 1t seems to I'LL q want
felt by the milling community, and we be.
lieve that II carefully raised and marketed II
Will command an extra price. We havd been
willing to pay. an extra price the last few
years for Rod Mediterranean Wheat, on &C.
count OF containing more -four and less
bran Than any other variety, but crossed
with the Diehl, giving 1t q plumper and am.
Der colored berry, makes It still more valuable
also makes y more profitable for the farmer
to raise, as II gives II q stiff straw and lone
compact head, and large YIELD.
CENTRAL MILMs,
ZENITH L Co,
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Montana beef is gradually increasing
price in Chicago.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24
REAGAN TO DAVIS.

The Especial delivery system" is {
failure.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24
N. X. Church, South.

The M. E. church, south, conference,
which recently concluded its labors fol
this year in Helena, made the following
appointments Of the preachers for the
ensuing year: Helena district-E. j.
Stanley, presiding elder; Butte-.A. U
Couey; Anaconda and Deer Lodge--to
be supplied; Stevensville-E. ]. Stanley,
and D. N. Epperson; T. w: Flowers,
suDernumerary. Bozeman district-L'
B. Stateler, presiding elder; Bozeman-
7. NJ. Patterson; Bozeman and Willow
Creek-B. E. II. Warren; Townsend-to
be supplied; Whitehall and Silver Star
to be supplied.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

Gov, the Children. They are es-
SNSO pecially liable to sudden
Colds. Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc, We guarantee Ackers English
Remedy q positive cure. It saves
hours of anxious Watching Sold by
Vim. Award. Druggist.
c\eow>s Blood Elixir is the only
teed. 1t is a positive cure for Ulcers. Erup-
tions or Syplilitic Poisoning. Itpurifest the
whole system, and banishespll Rheumatic
and Neuralgia pains. We guarantee 1t.
VIM. Award. Druggist.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

HONIea thassrs frstfu,; psov ,i;is
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
at once BY using Acker's Baby Soother.
It contains no Opium or Morphine,
hence Is safe. Prics 25 cents. Sold by
VIM. Award, Druggist.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

NN OF the good things Of this
MNNA life are sorrowfully. let
alone on account Of Dyspepsia. Ackers
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on q
positive guarantee at rs and 30 cents, BY
VIM. Award, Druggist.
The Bozeman weekly chronicle. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1883-1889, 1887-08-24

GuM'N 'SAceN s ss$spis,n Ii 'e Be
Thousands suffering from Asthma, Con-
sumption, Coughs, etc. Did you ever try
Acker's English Remedy 1t is the best
preparation known for all Lung Troubles,
sold on q positive guarantee at 10c., 6Oc.
VIM. Award, Druggist.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
Evolution.
EDGAR FAwcETT.

EDGAR FAwcErT.
Two flying forms, in pathless depths of
night,
Watched the great spheres about them
wheel and flame,
And many a planet, where it swept with
might
Round many celestial sun, they nam
ed by name.
They spoke of races whom the gradual
spell
OF wisdom won had raised from crime
and vice
How hate and sin had made this world a
hell,
And love had made this world para
disc
And while they singled, either near or
far,
Bright orb from orb in heavens untold
abyss,
At last one pointed to a certain star,
And said, with dubious gesture "what
of this ?"
Earth, it is called" hit musing, mate re-
piled,
"By those dim swarms its continents
begot,
'Tis young star and they that there
abide
Shall not wear wings, like us, for cen
turtles yet p
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
ORIGINAL.
"A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
BY A NEwARKER.

81 have given it up" Joe Arden
said to his friend Fred Lukins.
"Given what up?"
"Why, have visited every store
in town, peered into windows and
show cases and here l am just as
near to securing what wanted as
before starting out"
"My dear fellow, what did you
want, and who were you going to
giveit to?"
"Well, to be candid, l hardly
knew what l wanted anything that
was pretty to give to the sweetest
girl in the world"
ooh! hop
"Let me tell you, Joe, l am in the
same fix. / know there is nothing
that makes the heart of girl hap
pier than to receive a present"
These two young men were stand
ing under a gasoline lamp on the
principle street in the pretty little
town of l.. Both comfortably
dressed, and Joe was the handsom-
est of the two, although Fred was of
a kind disposition, sympathetic to a
fault, aud would share his last nickle
with a tramp.
Here they stood and talked for
some time, when a small shivering
little girl came along and looked
wistfully into the windows, and,
standing awhile, passed. The atten-
ton of the young men were attract
ed by this little mite of humanity
as she passed. The face was pretty,
but pinched from cold and hunger.
One of the young men looked at
the little girl, and he at once
resolved to make one family happy
even if he disappointed some one
else. There are times that the most
of us feel disposed to dogood toward
our fellow mortals, and perhaps, this
desire is stronger about Christmas
or New Years day, when, the wealth
er is cold, than at other times.
These two men were what might be
termed comfortably fixed in this
worlds goods.
"Joe, the mother of that little girl
is poor; it is a struggle with them to
live, at times. There is another one
a sister to this little girl, older, and
very pretty. They all have to work
hard, and by the time all the neces-
sary expenses are met, there is moth
ing left. They live on the outskirts
of town. Come, let us walk that
way. 1t is cold, but walk will dc
us good" and off they started.
Joe and Fred were not models by
any means, and were like many
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
"The Quickest Way"

Mr. Brown wanted boy. Charlie
Jones wanted the place. He was
told to put a screw in the gate hinge.
"Oh, yes, | can do thatW And
he seized hammer and gave the
screw two or three hard whacks.
"Stop stop that is not the way"
"That is the quickest way"
"But the quickest way is not al
ways the right way. l want no boy
who puts in screws with a hammer"
There are a great many boys who
drive screws with a hammer, and Il
great many places that do not want
them for that reason. There are
Charles and Mary's who will learn
their lessons the quickest way" in
stead of the right way. And in
everything, whether it is running an
errand, sewing n seam, or, as they
become older, doing more important
things, they are not content with the
slower but surer way Of one patient
turn after another. They skim over
the lesson, and then try to make up
brilliant answers in class, or double
the thread and take one stitch where
there should be three, or dash oft be-
fore they half understand what it
is about or how what they say is
going to sound. Noboy or girl who
drives screws with a hammer can
succeed.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
For THE LEDGER.
Lines Accompanying a Christ
mas Gift.


Dear friends in this season OF gladness;
This holiest time of the year,
When friend unto friend, sendeth greet
ing.
And presents, both costly and dear,
We send you a triAe, to show you,
We have not forgotten the past
We will always remember and love you
Wherever you lot my be cast
We wish we were able to give you,
Choice treasures ofsilver and gold,
Pure gems from the mines of Golconda-
That represent riches untold
But Of things that are costly and pre-
cious,
We do not possess large store,
So we send you poor Christmas present
We heartily wish it was more.
OF wishes both kindly and loving,
We send you generous store,
And our prayers, that Heavens choice
blessing
May descend upon you evermore.
Accept then, our gifts, and our greetings,
Dear friends, on this Christmas day,
May the light of Gods love be upon you
And guide you and keep you alway.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

In twelve States women vote in
elections for school-boards. In Eng
land and Scotland unmarried wom-
en- (having property qualifications
required Of male voters,) vote for
school and poor boards. In Russia,
women have, for centuries, voted at
municipal elections; in Austria for
upwards Of twenty years.
There are 12S,967 miles of rail
way in this country with 81, ,S42, ,533,-
179 of funded indebtedness and
share liabilities.
In 1884, the railways paid above
s400,0O0,000 in wages to 100000
employees and divided profits
amounting to S35O,O54, ,252.
Labor controversies turn on two
subieots--the wages of work-the
hours of work.
There are S,0O0,0OO farmers in tn,
United States, 636,OOO,0O0 acres o
land under cultivation. and the an
nual products amount TO $500,
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

neA-Be sure and read the advcr-
in THE Ledger.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

Mornings milk yields, it is said
more butter than evenings milk.